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The first video game ever is released, called space war. It was the first game available to be downloaded by the public. It was a huge success and was found to be very fun.
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The aptly named "Brown Box", is released. It already has games pre programmed on it. The Brown Box is the trailblazer for home gaming consoles.
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Video games are introduced to arcades. Arcades used to only have pinball machines, but no longer. Video games where there to stay!
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Another pioneer console is released. With one of the most classic games, Pong, it was one of the best console of the day. It still is a fond memory in the minds of adults today.
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The Golden Age of Video Games began. The 70's and 80's were the best time for video game innovations and discoveries in the video game industry. New companies are formed, and many great games are produced.
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Sega and Nintendo were competitors since 1980, having competed with consoles and games. But, Sega ultimately shot itself in the foot with the Dreamcast release. Don't worry, though, Nintendo would find more enemies to battle in the 90's
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After the release of the horrible game, ET, the video game market crashed for a while. Japanese dominance in the American companies area also led to the crash, because American companies couldn't keep up with the quality of Japanese games.
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The game boy is released. It is not the first, but it is one of the best handheld consoles ever. People still use them to this day.
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In 1992, Id software releases the smash hit, Wolfenstein 3d. It is followed by a worthy successor, Doom. Both of these games are pioneers of 3d and first person shooters.
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Ever since the first playstation came out in 1995, these three huge companies have been at war. Xbox, Nintendo, and Playstation have been at war forever and will always battle
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The juggernaut of a company, Sega, releases the Sega Dreamcast. The fail of the Sega Saturn, combined with the Dreamcast's flop, Sega crumbled. They would never release another console.
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Released in 2001 by Bungie, Halo has since become the Golden Boy for fps titles. With solid gameplay and well written story, it holds the standard for good shooting games.
